The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI (17 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 32,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 160 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
Mercedes C 160
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.8
71.3
79.5
57
71.4
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.8 in
Height
57 in
111.8
184.5
105.5
184.6
184.5 in
Length
184.6 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 160
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4215 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
Mercedes C 160
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
W205
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 160
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*DJG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 160
127 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 160
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
Mercedes C 160
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
▶ REPLAY
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
25 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 160
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 160
41 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
447 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes C 160
447 mi
690 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 160
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 160
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft














